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Carers

service description

A carer is someone who provides, or intends to provide, regular and substantial unpaid and informal care to an adult or child who needs support because of disability, illness or frailty due to their age.

contact

email: accesspoint@brighton-hove.gov.uk
telephone: (01273) 295555
fax: (01273) 296372

opening times

Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 5pm Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm

related pages

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Carers' Assessment
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Physical Disability Assessment Team
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Substance Misuse Services - alcohol and drug abuse
Alzheimers Society
Back Care Services
Carers Assessment
Carers Centre
Carers Grant - Breaks and Services for Carers of Adults
Crossroads Care Attendant Schemes
useful links for carers

related forms

Application for Social Care Services

other links

DirectGov - caring for someone

frequently asked questions

I am a carer and would like to know more about the carer's assessment. What does the assessment involve?
if you regularly provide a substantial amount of care to a relative, partner, friend or neighbour you have the legal right to ask social services to carry out a carers' assessment. a carers' assessment will:
  • find out about your needs as a carer  
  • give you an opportunity to say what you think are the needs of the person you care for  
  • look at your ability and willingness to continue to provide care  
  • give you an opportunity to identify and talk about the things that could make your caring role easier for you
for more in-depth information, please see carers assessment
What other local voluntary organisations can help with information, advice and services?
Brighton & Hove City Council funds voluntary organisations to provide the following services to carers, to find out more see:
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